Building Trust, Connections and Relationships

“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out- Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out- Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out- Because I was not a […]

Discovering MErcy carries out its mission from a beautiful and tranquil home in Northeastern Pennsylvania, as a nonprofit specializing in ministry, education, and support to male and female survivors of developmental trauma from human trafficking and severe childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, mental, and verbal abuse. In 2017 Discovering Mercy began transitioning from a for-profit […]

Last year, the Berwick Area United Way (BAUW) contracted with PANO’s Consultant Collaborative to help them create a Strategic Plan and a Development Plan. Janet Unger, of Unger Consulting Services, partnering with Kate Gallagher, of coLab, worked with the board and staff to ensure sustainability of the United Way presence in the Berwick area. One […]

Giving is an American Tradition Giving is one of many things that has and continues to make America great. Giving is embedded in the fabric of United States (U.S.) culture. Philanthropy is so American that the National Museum of American History has a permanent exhibit documenting Giving in America. In 2015 alone, Americans gave $373.25 […]

The WE in Lehigh Valley Though, PANO completed its official 2014 Listening Tour in July 2014, we are still listening. One week after the completion of the tour in July, the board got together and drafted the four pillars of PANO’s strategic plan—which we are now starting to implement. Before we got too far into […]

PANO Member Collaboration Story: Working Together By: Megan Shreve, Executive Director, South Central Community Action Program South Central Community Action Programs’ mission is to empower families and engage the community to pursue innovative and effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty. That by its very nature, requires collaboration. Our agency core mission is moving […]

On our last leg of the Listening To PA – Listening Tour, PANO visited: Westmoreland County Allegheny County WESTMORELAND COUNTY On July 10, we headed back to southwest Pennsylvania. Many, many thanks Jim Bendel , Executive Director, Susan Acito, Program Director and Caleb Crousey, Development Officer, from the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. As a […]